HEALTH AT HOME - NON MEDICAL HOME CARE
NON MEDICAL HOME CARE DEFINITIONS
Non Medical Home Care Definitions 24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock care” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
HOMEMAKER/COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties.
TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.
MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but 24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a not dispensing medications. day to speak with you. MINIMUM HOURS – This refers to CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service on a per (CNA) – Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, changing visit basis. linens, transporting and other essential activities. CNAs are PERSONAL CARE – Non-medical trained, tested, certified and work assistance with bathing, dressing, under the supervision of an RN or hygiene, eating and other personal LPN. care issues.
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